While a majority of Michigan's power still comes from coal-fired power plants, MLive readers say they'd like to see the state move toward a more balanced energy portfolio.

The debate isn't a new one, but the conversation is getting more complicated at new sources of energy emerge and new technology known as fracking creates a resurgence in the use of natural gas.

In a recent poll, we asked MLive readers how they'd like energy to be generated in the state, and 41 percent, a majority of the 123 voters, said the state should utilize all its energy generating capacity in order to have a balanced energy portfolio.

The next most popular option, with a little more than 30 percent of the vote, was turning to renewable energy sources like solar and wind power.

Twelve percent of voters said to stick with coal power, since the infrastructure is already in place, while a little more than 10 percent of those who voted said to use more natural gas while enforcing stricter regulations on fracking.

The least popular option was utilizing the state's nuclear resources, which got about 5 percent of the vote.

What do you think? Should Michigan utilities be focused on one source of energy generation or should they be exploring all available options? Join the conversation.